Letter: National Avenue

By Lottie Lockey, New Bern

Published: Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 03:41 PM.

I am a
New Bern
native, here since 1939, born in a two-story house that was on what became the grounds of
Tryon
Palace
’s flower garden.
New Bern
is a special and unique little town, very inviting to many who come to visit the historical sites.

I am concerned about
National Avenue
that leads up to our blessed
National
Cemetery
. This is one of the most beautiful streets in
New Bern
and should be treated with dignity and respect. The trees lining the street are beautiful. The houses built at least 50-plus years ago, some close to 100 years old, should be respected and taken care of by the owners. One house in particular is painted purple. This is not suitable. Purple is a lovely color, but not for a house of this stature. All of these homes should be treated with dignity and respect, like the ones on
East Front Street
. Please, historical advisers, check this out and the other houses on the great
National Avenue
. This street and the houses should be part of
New Bern
’s national historic treasures. The late Mayor Ella Bengel, the first woman mayor of
New Bern
, had a home on this street.

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I am a New Bern native, here since 1939, born in a two-story house that was on what became the grounds of TryonPalace’s flower garden. New Bern is a special and unique little town, very inviting to many who come to visit the historical sites.

I am concerned about National Avenue that leads up to our blessed NationalCemetery. This is one of the most beautiful streets in New Bern and should be treated with dignity and respect. The trees lining the street are beautiful. The houses built at least 50-plus years ago, some close to 100 years old, should be respected and taken care of by the owners. One house in particular is painted purple. This is not suitable. Purple is a lovely color, but not for a house of this stature. All of these homes should be treated with dignity and respect, like the ones on East Front Street. Please, historical advisers, check this out and the other houses on the great National Avenue. This street and the houses should be part of New Bern’s national historic treasures. The late Mayor Ella Bengel, the first woman mayor of New Bern, had a home on this street.